Eating Meat for a Nursing Woman on a Fast Day
Question
Is a fully nursing woman who eats on the Fast of Gedaliah allowed to eat meat?
Answer
Shalom and a good year! If she needs the meat for strength or to increase lactation, it is permitted. If not, she should refrain from indulging during the fast.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Chapter 550, subsection 5
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